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ODI World Cup: A home World Cup and a billion hopes riding on every game - the constant chatter around India’s campaign in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup was that this was their best chance to win the silverware. For Radha Yadav and the Women in Blue, the journey to their maiden World Cup title was an emotionally charged roller coaster, testing their resolve to win the trophy at every turn.

Through pressure, setbacks, and moments of jeopardy, India hung in there, rectified themselves, and ultimately won the trophy at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai to send the cricket-mad nation into frenzy. It’s a triumph that has changed the lives of Radha and the Indian team forever - even if the full magnitude of their achievement hasn't quite sunk in yet.

In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Radha, who claimed four crucial wickets in India's last three games in the tournament, opens up about this special victory, getting game time from the clash against Bangladesh, the support within the team, and what’s the next goal for this side. Excerpts:-